Hand coiled ceramics by Rob Sutherland

Rob Sutherland is a potter living and working in the beautiful Scottish Borders

"All of my ceramics are hand-built and utilise the technique of coiling. This involves building a pot layer by layer. Each coil is melded into the coil below and is pinched, squeezed, moulded and scraped into shape. I enjoy the slow pace of this method which allows a considered response to the form as it grows. Pieces, once leatherhard are carved by hand to introduce a tactile surface decoration. I use clay slip with additions of oxides and carbonates of copper, chrome and iron to introduce surface colour. Burnishing, to give a soft sheen, is the final stage of production. Pots are fired in an electric kiln to earthenware temperatures.
My influences are grounded in nature, from lichens growing on rock to beach smoothed pebbles. I'm interested in the linear edges created by water meeting land, Zen Buddhist dry gardens, mineral seams in rock, the stone-like nature of lichens and Neolithic cup and ring marks."

Art Education: Dartington College of Art, Devon 1982 - 1984

Rob Sutherland
4 Haining Stables
The Haining
Selkirk
Scotland
TD7 5LR
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Current Exhibitions.

The Laurel Gallery, 41 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh.

Spring Exhibition 6 March - 2 April
A selection of my recent ceramic work is on show at this contemporary gallery in the heart of Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Open daily 10am - 5pm.

For further information www.laurelgallery.co.uk

The Flat Cat Gallery, Lauder, Scottish Borders.

A selection of my recent ceramic work is available to view and purchase from this lively contemporary gallery and cafe. Open daily 10am - 5pm.

For further information www.flatcatgallery.co.uk

Number 4 Gallery, St.Abb's, Near Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland

A selection of my recent work is available to purchase from this informal contemporary space set within the dramatic and rural landscape of St.Abb's Head nature and marine reserves. Open Thursday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

Previous Exhibitions

Robson Gallery, Selkirk. Group Show. 2009
The Flat Cat Gallery, Lauder. Group Show. 2009
Number 4 Gallery, St.Abb's. Group Show. 2008
The Smokehouse Gallery, Eyemouth. Group Show. 2008
Hawick Museum. "New Ceramics" Joint Exhibition 2008
Broughton Gallery. Scottish Potters Group Show. 2007